Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Optum Quezon City, National Capital Region, Philippines

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of cloud-native applications using microservices and serverless patterns
• Develop and maintain cloud-based applications using technologies such as Java, Node.js, Python, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Implement APIs, manage integrations, and optimize performance across distributed systems
• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices in design, testing, and deployment
• Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Integrate CI / CD pipelines and automate testing and deployment processes
• Monitor application health and implement observability tools for proactive issue resolution Implement security protocols and ensure compliance with data privacy regulations
• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to maintain robust cloud environments
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and agile ceremonies
• Developing pioneering approaches to emerging industry trends
• Translates highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to,